Monastery Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO18 4HU is located in the Bitterne Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Itchen. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Monastery Road, Southampton, SO18 4HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO18 4HT, SO18 4HX, SO18 4TS, SO18 4HS, SO18 4HQ, SO18 4HR, SO18 4HW, SO18 4EE, SO18 4HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO18 4HU is primarily male, with 54.3% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 45.7% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 51.9% | 54.3% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.9% | 34.7% | -2.2% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 49.6% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 6.6% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 5.8% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.4% | 46.7% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 39% | 38.7% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 12.1% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18% | 14.4% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 9.9% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 11.9% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 8.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.8% | 20.2% | 1.4% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 32.5% | 10.5% | 33.8% | -1.3% |
| Other | 7.1% | 2.5% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 89.9% | 82.7% | -7.2% | 81.4% | 1.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 81.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 81.9% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 8.3% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 6.7% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.4% | 82.2% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 10.5% | 7.3% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 1% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 6.4% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Sikh | 6.7% | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Monastery Road was 64.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.2% lower than the Bitterne Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Monastery Road has the 30th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Bitterne Park and the 270th lowest crime rate of 724 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Monastery Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £367,000 | 2024-08-07 | £371,597 |
| 9 Monastery Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-09-28 | £379,609 |
| 1 Monastery Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2022-06-08 | £192,576 |
| 17 Monastery Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £385,500 | 2022-06-01 | £389,992 |
| 7 Monastery Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £224,000 | 2019-04-05 | £265,739 |
SO18 4HU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SO18 4HU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardmoor Nursery & Early Years Centre - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | 3out of 4 | 3,591 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood Junior School Juniper Road , Bitterne SO18 4EG | - not rated | 240 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Junior School Juniper Road , Bitterne SO18 4EG | - not rated | 240 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfield Infant School Rossington Way , Bitterne SO18 4RN | 3out of 4 | 542 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfield Infant School Rossington Way , Bitterne SO18 4RN | - not rated | 542 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Manor Primary School Quayside Road , Bitterne Manor SO18 1DP | 3out of 4 | 590 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 4,940 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | - not rated | 1,779 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sholing Technology College Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | - not rated | 1,793 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , Harefield SO18 5FW | 3out of 4 | 2,417 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolston School Language College Porchester Road , Woolston SO19 2JD | - not rated | 2,617 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 1,527 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 2,666 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,776 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,776 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 5,302 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Church of England School Stafford Road , Shirley SO15 5TE | 3out of 4 | 4,113 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED 57 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 190 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's School Tamarisk Gardens , Bitterne Park SO18 4RA | - not rated | 302 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School Cobden Avenue , Southampton SO18 1FS | - not rated | 339 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway House School Peartree Avenue , Bitterne SO19 7JL | - not rated | 1,113 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 1,994 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prestige Breakfast Cafe | 186A Bitterne Road West, Southampton | 406 yd | |
| For Goodness Cakes | 31 Macnaghten Road, Southampton | 550 yd | |
| Na's Bar & Galley | Unit 7A, Kemps Quay Industrial Park | 739 yd | |
| Ceylon junction | 7 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 799 yd | |
| Tony's Cafe and Restaurant | 20 West End Road, Southampton | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Station | 99 Bullar Road, Southampton | 429 yd | |
| Butcher's Hook Alehouse | 7 Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 881 yd | |
| The Red Lion | 438 Bitterne Road Precinct, Southampton | 944 yd | |
| Fox & Hounds | 106 Pound Street, Southampton | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Roosters Peri Peri | 186 Bitterne Road West, Southampton | 267 yd | |
| Pizza Roma | 166 Bitterne Road West, Southampton | 473 yd | |
| Bitterne Charcoal Grill | 355 Bitterne Road, Southampton | 714 yd | |
| KSS Fried Chicken | 15 West End Road, Bitterne | 723 yd | |
| Sams and King Chef | 7 West End Road, Bitterne | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 12 - 18 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 734 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 412 - 414 Bitterne Village, Bitterne Road | 818 yd | |
| Spar | 17 Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 881 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 7, 444 Bitterne Road Precinct | 969 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Witts Hill, Southampton | 1,016 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S Independent School MIDANBURY LANE | grass pitches | 188 yd |
| Pure Gym (Southampton Bitterne) BITTERNE VILLAGE | health and fitness suite | 905 yd |
| Bitterne Leisure Centre DEAN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,049 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 66.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 178.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.